Definitions

phenomenology

[fi-nom-uh-nol-uh-jee] / fɪˌnɒm əˈnɒl ə dʒi /

NOUN

study of subject and objects of a person's experience

Synonyms

STRONG

intentionality

WEAK

life-world lived experience meaning-making

Example Sentences

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The critic Sara Ahmed turned on a light for me in her book "Queer Phenomenology."

From Salon • Jun. 24, 2023

Phenomenology argues that the starting point of philosophical reflection must be the realm of experience and not the realm of abstract ideas.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

In the Hegel seminar, he taught just one text, “The Phenomenology of Spirit,” first published in 1807.

From The New Yorker • Aug. 27, 2018

Yes, today, Phenomenology of the Spirit help me, I have no choice but to come to jargon’s defense.

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2017

Intuitive Grasp of the Phenomenon Phenomenology is grounded in experience.

From Humanistic Nursing by Paterson, Josephine G.